A US Air Force firing party formation can be seen atop the crest of a hill in Arlington National Cemetery. This moment was captured as part of our service coverage on a mission in Arlington National Cemetery by the @arlingtonmedia team.

Continue ReadingA US Air Force firing party formation can be seen atop the crest of a hill in Arlington National Cemetery. This moment was captured as part of our service coverage on a mission in Arlington National Cemetery by the @arlingtonmedia team.

A US Air Force firing party formation can be seen atop the crest of a hill in Arlington National Cemetery. This moment was captured as part of our service coverage on a mission in Arlington National Cemetery by the @arlingtonmedia team.

Continue ReadingA US Air Force firing party formation can be seen atop the crest of a hill in Arlington National Cemetery. This moment was captured as part of our service coverage on a mission in Arlington National Cemetery by the @arlingtonmedia team.

A caisson team from The Old Guard pulls a flag draped casket through the Millennium Section of Arlington National Cemetery. Horse-drawn caissons with large custom wooden wheels are kept in service to transport the casket. Traditionally, they were used to move artillery ammunition and cannons. The caisson is pulled by a team of specially bred and selected horses purchased or donated to the platoon. The Army’s caisson platoon provides support for military funerals for every branch of service. The soldiers who handle the horses that pull the caisson are trained infantrymen. The Army teaches them to be expert horsemen and undergo training on a special riding style used only by the Army. The horses have to be trained to endure the sound of rifle fire, flags and crowds of people. If you witness a funeral at Arlington, you may notice a horse without a rider among the team. This special horse is led behind the caisson and casket, wearing an empty saddle with the rider’s boots reversed in the stirrups — a symbol that the warrior will never ride again. These are some of our favorite services to cover with our @arlingtonmedia team

Continue ReadingA caisson team from The Old Guard pulls a flag draped casket through the Millennium Section of Arlington National Cemetery. Horse-drawn caissons with large custom wooden wheels are kept in service to transport the casket. Traditionally, they were used to move artillery ammunition and cannons. The caisson is pulled by a team of specially bred and selected horses purchased or donated to the platoon. The Army’s caisson platoon provides support for military funerals for every branch of service. The soldiers who handle the horses that pull the caisson are trained infantrymen. The Army teaches them to be expert horsemen and undergo training on a special riding style used only by the Army. The horses have to be trained to endure the sound of rifle fire, flags and crowds of people. If you witness a funeral at Arlington, you may notice a horse without a rider among the team. This special horse is led behind the caisson and casket, wearing an empty saddle with the rider’s boots reversed in the stirrups — a symbol that the warrior will never ride again. These are some of our favorite services to cover with our @arlingtonmedia team

A caisson team from The Old Guard pulls a flag draped casket through the Millennium Section of Arlington National Cemetery. Horse-drawn caissons with large custom wooden wheels are kept in service to transport the casket. Traditionally, they were used to move artillery ammunition and cannons. The caisson is pulled by a team of specially bred and selected horses purchased or donated to the platoon. The Army’s caisson platoon provides support for military funerals for every branch of service. The soldiers who handle the horses that pull the caisson are trained infantrymen. The Army teaches them to be expert horsemen and undergo training on a special riding style used only by the Army. The horses have to be trained to endure the sound of rifle fire, flags and crowds of people. If you witness a funeral at Arlington, you may notice a horse without a rider among the team. This special horse is led behind the caisson and casket, wearing an empty saddle with the rider’s boots reversed in the stirrups — a symbol that the warrior will never ride again. These are some of our favorite services to cover with our @arlingtonmedia team

Continue ReadingA caisson team from The Old Guard pulls a flag draped casket through the Millennium Section of Arlington National Cemetery. Horse-drawn caissons with large custom wooden wheels are kept in service to transport the casket. Traditionally, they were used to move artillery ammunition and cannons. The caisson is pulled by a team of specially bred and selected horses purchased or donated to the platoon. The Army’s caisson platoon provides support for military funerals for every branch of service. The soldiers who handle the horses that pull the caisson are trained infantrymen. The Army teaches them to be expert horsemen and undergo training on a special riding style used only by the Army. The horses have to be trained to endure the sound of rifle fire, flags and crowds of people. If you witness a funeral at Arlington, you may notice a horse without a rider among the team. This special horse is led behind the caisson and casket, wearing an empty saddle with the rider’s boots reversed in the stirrups — a symbol that the warrior will never ride again. These are some of our favorite services to cover with our @arlingtonmedia team

Airmen from the US Air Force firing party can be seen awaiting commands with fixed bayonets and ceremonial dress uniforms during a service in Arlington National Cemetery. Image captured by @arlingtonmedia

Continue ReadingAirmen from the US Air Force firing party can be seen awaiting commands with fixed bayonets and ceremonial dress uniforms during a service in Arlington National Cemetery. Image captured by @arlingtonmedia

Airmen from the US Air Force firing party can be seen awaiting commands with fixed bayonets and ceremonial dress uniforms during a service in Arlington National Cemetery. Image captured by @arlingtonmedia

Continue ReadingAirmen from the US Air Force firing party can be seen awaiting commands with fixed bayonets and ceremonial dress uniforms during a service in Arlington National Cemetery. Image captured by @arlingtonmedia

A crow perches on a headstone in Section 57 of Arlington National Cemetery overlooking the Washington Monument. The crow represents change or transformation. It is a symbol of much more than that, and it refers more to a spiritual or emotional change. These intelligent birds give us valuable insight into situations around us and help us adapt as needed. Captured on a service by @arlington.media

Continue ReadingA crow perches on a headstone in Section 57 of Arlington National Cemetery overlooking the Washington Monument. The crow represents change or transformation. It is a symbol of much more than that, and it refers more to a spiritual or emotional change. These intelligent birds give us valuable insight into situations around us and help us adapt as needed. Captured on a service by @arlington.media

A crow perches on a headstone in Section 57 of Arlington National Cemetery overlooking the Washington Monument. The crow represents change or transformation. It is a symbol of much more than that, and it refers more to a spiritual or emotional change. These intelligent birds give us valuable insight into situations around us and help us adapt as needed. Captured on a service by @arlington.media

Continue ReadingA crow perches on a headstone in Section 57 of Arlington National Cemetery overlooking the Washington Monument. The crow represents change or transformation. It is a symbol of much more than that, and it refers more to a spiritual or emotional change. These intelligent birds give us valuable insight into situations around us and help us adapt as needed. Captured on a service by @arlington.media

Rows of headstones in the morning sunrise captured in preparation for a full day of services covered by our team at @arlington.media For more information on our history, work, and how we can help to capture the final mission of your loved one during their Arlington National Cemetery service, please call 1 (800) 852-7015. It would be our honor to help guide you through this process.

Continue ReadingRows of headstones in the morning sunrise captured in preparation for a full day of services covered by our team at @arlington.media For more information on our history, work, and how we can help to capture the final mission of your loved one during their Arlington National Cemetery service, please call 1 (800) 852-7015. It would be our honor to help guide you through this process.